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David Guterson Reading Order

5 series · 18 books

Non-Fiction

David Guterson is an American writer whose career spans novels, short stories, poetry, journalism, and essays, establishing him as a versatile literary voice. He gained international recognition with Snow Falling on Cedars, his acclaimed 1994 novel exploring Japanese American internment during World War II that became a bestseller and cultural touchstone. With eighteen books published across multiple genres since 1989, Guterson continues to examine complex historical and contemporary themes through both fiction and nonfiction.

Anthologies Series

Complete

4 books (1996–2003)

Start with Granta 54, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Granta 54

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1
Cover of Granta 54
2
Cover of Ten
3
Cover of Out of the Mold
Out of the Mold
1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003
The O. Henry Prize Stories 2003
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

2 books (1992–2013)

Start with Family Matters: and read in order.

Start this series with Family Matters:

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1
Family Matters:
1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (1996–1996)

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1
Cover of The Drowned Son
The Drowned Son
1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Short Story Collections Series

Complete

4 books (1989–2019)

Start with The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind, the first of 4 books in the Short Story Collections series.

Start this series with The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind

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1
Cover of The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind
The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind
1989Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Problems with People
Problems with People
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Songs for a Summons
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Turn Around Time
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

7 books (1994–2026)

Start with Snow Falling on Cedars, the first of 7 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Start this series with Snow Falling on Cedars

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1
Snow Falling on Cedars
1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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East of the Mountains
1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Our Lady of the Forest
Our Lady of the Forest
2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of The Other
5
Cover of Ed King
6
Cover of The Final Case
The Final Case
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Evelyn in Transit
Evelyn in Transit
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has David Guterson written?
David Guterson has written 18 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 1989 to 2026.
What is the first book in each David Guterson series?
Here are the first books in David Guterson's series: Anthologies: Granta 54; Non-Fiction: Family Matters:; Short Story Collections: The Country Ahead of Us, the Country Behind.
What order should I read David Guterson's books?
We recommend reading David Guterson's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is David Guterson still writing new books?
Yes, David Guterson has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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